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[matty121]

As iv'e got some more time on my hands now though I would re-shell my piccadilly and bring it back to life, previous project thread link below..

http://www.theminifo...x...132140&st=0

started the work yesterday by removing rear subframe and starting to strip the majority of the card interior, was surprisingly quick. I'm just hoping that its just as quick putting it all back together! ha





rear end stripped minus arches (couldn't find the drill)



subframe off









ahh yes and some new shoes.



couldn't come away from the London to Brighton run empty handed!

[EatSleepJDM]

good luck with it mate!

[matty121]

if all goes to plan this will be the doner shell next week!

[matty121]

This project thread is in need of an update!

cleaaan time

from this..



to this..





love the hammerite effect!




removing engine ancillaries





little help from some mates



next was deciding whether to remove engine with a crane/winch and then everything else to follow - subframe, along with suspension, braked drive shafts etc..
but due to the lack of an engine crane, decided to get some people round and lift the shell off the whole front subframe!

so all of the subframe mounts where removed along with engine steady bars and steering rack (ball joint ends)

after some pushing and shoving got the shell off











slammed!

few more stuff for the shells arrival

fibreglass smooth double skin boot lid



testing fit on rusty car



will need some trimming to make fit flush but looks good.

cooper s style double skin fibreglass bonnet



will also need trimming to make fit nicely and flush

this is how my dog sleeps hahahaha

Edited by matty121, 30 May 2010 - 09:07 PM.

[matty121]

stage 3 minisport head as I got it



valves removed



head cleaning











happy with that

then removed old head off the engine









cylinders all look good no score marks or scratches

next on the list is to

• collect shell
• repair/weld the two rust holes
• prep shell, doors, bonnet and boot for paint
• get car painted or spray myself (depending on finance)

[matty121]

also looking to get an uprated cam can anyone suggest a good one to get...?

[lindy119]

nope sorry. But that is a lovely dog! English Setter? We've got one just like it that sleeps in exactly the same way!!

Anyway, nice project, keep it up!!

[matty121]

nope sorry. But that is a lovely dog! English Setter? We've got one just like it that sleeps in exactly the same way!!

Anyway, nice project, keep it up!!

yep english setter dont know how she does it must have back ache in the morning!

[matty121]

but still back to the subject if anyone has any suggestions to which cam I would need please comment!

[Sir Cheat]

What you doing with the old shell?

[RayBoogs]

but still back to the subject if anyone has any suggestions to which cam I would need please comment!

http://www.swiftune....spring-kit.aspx

heard a lot of good things about swiftune, especially this cam. you could also try kent cams,

http://www.minisport..._KENMD266K.html

the best thing to do would be ringing some companies and see what they gotto say and see what they suggest, hope this helps!!

Jack

[wile e coyote]

Just came across thread & thought that piccadilly is a very decent shell - only to see you're reshelling it! - ok with a better one but theres a fair few on here that would be very happy to have your surplus one! - nice rims!!!

[matty121]

but still back to the subject if anyone has any suggestions to which cam I would need please comment!

http://www.swiftune....spring-kit.aspx

heard a lot of good things about swiftune, especially this cam. you could also try kent cams,

http://www.minisport..._KENMD266K.html

the best thing to do would be ringing some companies and see what they gotto say and see what they suggest, hope this helps!!

Jack

thanks for the input will give them a bell or wait until bristol mini day and ask some peeps then!

[matty121]

What you doing with the old shell?

plans are to sell once I have got the new shell PM me if you are interested

[matty121]

Just came across thread & thought that piccadilly is a very decent shell - only to see you're reshelling it! - ok with a better one but theres a fair few on here that would be very happy to have your surplus one! - nice rims!!!

yea it definitely is a good shell but as I don't have any welding equipment/experience, I worked out it would actually be cheaper to re-shell the car and then sell the shell to someone who wants to restore a piccadilly as that isn't really my intention, so I have the original interior to go with it minus the carpet.